Leveraging AI in Physiotherapy: Enhancing Care for Older Adults in Clinical Practice

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, and its potential in physiotherapy is particularly promising for enhancing the care of older adults. As the global population ages, there is an increasing need for innovative solutions that improve mobility, manage chronic conditions, and promote overall well-being among older adults. AI offers the potential to optimize treatment plans, personalize rehabilitation, and streamline assessment processes.

However, despite its promising potential, the current knowledge base on AI applications in physiotherapy for older adults remains in its infancy. While research has explored AI in various aspects of healthcare, there are still significant gaps in its specific application to physiotherapy, particularly in clinical settings where physiotherapists work directly with older adults. Key challenges include limited understanding among clinicians about the practicality of integrating AI tools into daily practice and concerns about data privacy and security. Moreover, the cost and accessibility of AI technologies can present additional barriers, particularly for smaller clinics or rural areas where resources are limited.

Further, the translation of AI-based interventions into real-world clinical practice faces obstacles such as lack of standardized training for clinicians, limited user-friendly AI platforms, and resistance to adopting new technologies due to uncertainties about their efficacy and reliability. Addressing these barriers will require evidence-based research, clinical guidelines, and education to ensure AI tools can be effectively integrated into physiotherapy for older adults. 

This webinar will focus on bridging these gaps, providing a comprehensive overview of how AI can be applied to enhance physiotherapy for older adults, while addressing the challenges and barriers to its widespread adoption.